St. Augustine's Sweets & History Walking Tour
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melanielO8575UL
6 days ago
My husband and I did the St. Augustine’s Sweets & History Walking Tour yesterday, and it was fantastic. Even though we’ve been to St. Augustine at least four times before, our guide and owner Alex showed us places we’d never explored, including the Saint Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine, which was fascinating.
The sweets were a highlight — pralines, beignets, tiny donuts, Whetstone chocolates, Hyppo ice pops, and more. As someone with a serious sweet tooth, this tour felt tailor-made for me!
What really set the experience apart, though, was Alex’s depth of knowledge. He seamlessly covered everything from the founding of Florida to St. Augustine’s important role in the U.S. civil rights movement, making the history engaging and meaningful rather than just a list of dates. We will probably sign up for the other food tour when we're back in town.
This tour is perfect for couples, families, history buffs, sugar fiends, and anyone who wants to experience St. Augustine beyond the usual tourist stops. Highly recommend!
Rated #22 in the USA on TripAdvisor, this is one of the most exciting tours in St. Augustine! Perfect for families, foodies, and anyone who loves a little indulgence. On this small-group walking tour, you’ll explore historic downtown St. Augustine with a local guide who feels more like a friend, sharing fascinating stories from the city’s 460-year history. Along the way, you’ll stop at some of our favorite partner establishments to enjoy hand-selected pastries, chocolates, and other local sweets. The best part? Each guest receives a take-home insulated bag filled with extra treats collected on the tour at our partner establishments, so the experience keeps on giving long after your walk ends. You don’t have to eat it all at once! With small groups, personable guides, and a perfect mix of history and sweets, this tour is designed to delight every sense while giving you an insider’s view of St. Augustine.
Departure Point
- Peace, Love, & Little DonutsNearby parking...City Street Parking Hourly79-99 Granada StreetLightner MuseumHourly5 Artillery LaneTrinity Parish (Sometimes closed for events!)Flat fee for the day1 Cordova StreetHistoric Parking Garage (15 minute walk)Flat fee for the day
- Your tour will end near the corner of Charlotte Street and King Street, across the street from the Plaza de la Constitucion.
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Government House Museum48 King St, , St. Augustine, FloridaGovernment House dominates the west end of the Town Plaza, a unique Spanish land use component lying within a National Historic Landmark District. Along coasts, plazas were to begin at the waterfront - to see and to be seen. Since 1598, a government building has stood on this site with a view of the harbor landing, accommodating administrative headquarters and residences of colonial governors appointed by the Crowns of Spain, then Britain, then Spain again. After Spain ceded Florida to the United States in 1821, this current Government House served as a courthouse and briefly as a Capitol of the new Territory of Florida.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Plaza de la Constitucion1 Cathedral Pl, St George Street between King Street and Cathedral Place, St. Augustine, FloridaHistoric park in the center of downtown St. Augustine. The original city plan was built out from this location. It is bordered by The Government House, the Cathedral Basilica, and the Bridge of Lions and Matanzas Bay. Spain's 1573 Law of the Indies, Leyes de los Indies, specified that colonial town plans set aside such a plaza for government, church and public use. Along coasts, plazas were to begin at the waterfront - to see and to be seen.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Flagler College74 King Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084Housed in the former Ponce de Leon Hotel that was built by Henry Flagler in 1888.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: St. George StreetSt. George St, , St. Augustine, FloridaVisit some of our favorite vendors and discover the history of St. Augustine's most famous street.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine38 Cathedral Place, , St. Augustine, FloridaThe Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine is a historic cathedral in St. Augustine, Florida, and the seat of the Catholic Bishop of St. Augustine. Constructed over five years (1793–1797), it was designated a U.S. National Historic Landmark on April 15, 1970. Its congregation, established in 1565, is the oldest Christian congregation in the contiguous United States.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Saint Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine41 Saint George St, , St. Augustine, FloridaJust steps from St. Augustine’s historic city gates at St. George Street, the St. Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine, an institution of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, is dedicated to the first colony of Greek people who came to America in 1768.Duration: Not AvailableAdditional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- We can only accommodate nut free options on the Not Just a Chocolate Tour. We cannot accommodate vegan, kosher, dairy allergies, sugar free or gluten-free restrictions.
Rated #22 in the USA on TripAdvisor, this is one of the most exciting tours in St. Augustine! Perfect for families, foodies, and anyone who loves a little indulgence. On this small-group walking tour, you’ll explore historic downtown St. Augustine with a local guide who feels more like a friend, sharing fascinating stories from the city’s 460-year history. Along the way, you’ll stop at some of our favorite partner establishments to enjoy hand-selected pastries, chocolates, and other local sweets. The best part? Each guest receives a take-home insulated bag filled with extra treats collected on the tour at our partner establishments, so the experience keeps on giving long after your walk ends. You don’t have to eat it all at once! With small groups, personable guides, and a perfect mix of history and sweets, this tour is designed to delight every sense while giving you an insider’s view of St. Augustine.
Departure Point
- Peace, Love, & Little DonutsNearby parking...City Street Parking Hourly79-99 Granada StreetLightner MuseumHourly5 Artillery LaneTrinity Parish (Sometimes closed for events!)Flat fee for the day1 Cordova StreetHistoric Parking Garage (15 minute walk)Flat fee for the day
- Your tour will end near the corner of Charlotte Street and King Street, across the street from the Plaza de la Constitucion.
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Government House Museum48 King St, , St. Augustine, FloridaGovernment House dominates the west end of the Town Plaza, a unique Spanish land use component lying within a National Historic Landmark District. Along coasts, plazas were to begin at the waterfront - to see and to be seen. Since 1598, a government building has stood on this site with a view of the harbor landing, accommodating administrative headquarters and residences of colonial governors appointed by the Crowns of Spain, then Britain, then Spain again. After Spain ceded Florida to the United States in 1821, this current Government House served as a courthouse and briefly as a Capitol of the new Territory of Florida.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Plaza de la Constitucion1 Cathedral Pl, St George Street between King Street and Cathedral Place, St. Augustine, FloridaHistoric park in the center of downtown St. Augustine. The original city plan was built out from this location. It is bordered by The Government House, the Cathedral Basilica, and the Bridge of Lions and Matanzas Bay. Spain's 1573 Law of the Indies, Leyes de los Indies, specified that colonial town plans set aside such a plaza for government, church and public use. Along coasts, plazas were to begin at the waterfront - to see and to be seen.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Flagler College74 King Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084Housed in the former Ponce de Leon Hotel that was built by Henry Flagler in 1888.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: St. George StreetSt. George St, , St. Augustine, FloridaVisit some of our favorite vendors and discover the history of St. Augustine's most famous street.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine38 Cathedral Place, , St. Augustine, FloridaThe Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine is a historic cathedral in St. Augustine, Florida, and the seat of the Catholic Bishop of St. Augustine. Constructed over five years (1793–1797), it was designated a U.S. National Historic Landmark on April 15, 1970. Its congregation, established in 1565, is the oldest Christian congregation in the contiguous United States.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Saint Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine41 Saint George St, , St. Augustine, FloridaJust steps from St. Augustine’s historic city gates at St. George Street, the St. Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine, an institution of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, is dedicated to the first colony of Greek people who came to America in 1768.Duration: Not AvailableAdditional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- We can only accommodate nut free options on the Not Just a Chocolate Tour. We cannot accommodate vegan, kosher, dairy allergies, sugar free or gluten-free restrictions.
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melanielO8575UL
My husband and I did the St. Augustine’s Sweets & History Walking Tour yesterday, and it was fantastic. Even though we’ve been to St. Augustine at least four times before, our guide and owner Alex showed us places we’d never explored, including the Saint Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine, which was fascinating.
The sweets were a highlight — pralines, beignets, tiny donuts, Whetstone chocolates, Hyppo ice pops, and more. As someone with a serious sweet tooth, this tour felt tailor-made for me!
What really set the experience apart, though, was Alex’s depth of knowledge. He seamlessly covered everything from the founding of Florida to St. Augustine’s important role in the U.S. civil rights movement, making the history engaging and meaningful rather than just a list of dates. We will probably sign up for the other food tour when we're back in town.
This tour is perfect for couples, families, history buffs, sugar fiends, and anyone who wants to experience St. Augustine beyond the usual tourist stops. Highly recommend!
brileyk2026
Russ was by far the best tour guide we have ever had! So knowledgeable and very personable, he made the tour very customized to us. Highly recommend booking a tour with Russ!
Roam790095
We did the history walking tour with Russ on our first morning in the city. St Augustine has so much amazing history and this was the perfect way to get our bearings while truly appreciating everything around us. Russ provided great history as well as recommendations for restaurants, places to visit, etc. It was a fabulous tour!
soylar2026
We visited beautiful St. Augustine in December 2025 and while there we did the Bourbon and Whiskey tour with Russ Saunders. A group of 4. Russ is an amazing guide in addition to having so much experience and knowledge of the area. He provided valuable information, history, and restaurants to visit. Small group to make things easier. You will slow walk from one location to another, best for adults. The tasting and food were exceptional. My husband and I had a great time and highly recommend the tour. The Rausch's
O5966NNsusank
It was only my husband and myself on our tour which was great and personal. We learned quite a bit about the history of St Augustine as well as restaurant recommendations. We highly recommend this tour and any tour that he is guiding! A tour is only as good as an excellent tour guide and ours was excellent.